HELP SICK BIRD!

[CCsGarden]

No it’s because I picked it up then dropped it on accident

Oh, okay!

 

[PopoMyers]

How is she today?

 

[Noraaaaa]

How is she today?

She is same. I know she ate.

 

[Noraaaaa]

So is there any chance she picked up some bit of hardware or metal? Mine have done that before.

I don’t think so

 

[PopoMyers]

She is same. I know she ate.

Eating is a good sign. When they stop eating and drinking, it becomes an emergency.

 

[Noraaaaa]

I gave her some calcium (crushed tablet). She is eating very little so I made her eggs and I hand fed her some dried meal worms and mash. She seams more active today (I may be delusional)

 

[AGeese]

Hardware disease can affect egg production, not saying that's it. Did you check inside her mouth? Have you ever given a flush? Did you get the Vetrx?

How about any electrolytes and probiotics? I have this on hand: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/flockleader-recover-911-for-severe-stress-8-oz-81054

When I have a bird that seems sick, and I can't figure it out by the 3rd day, I don't see a clear path to recovery, and the bird is still able to drink I oral dose Ivermectin.

 

[Noraaaaa]

Hardware disease can affect egg production, not saying that's it.

She hasn’t started laying

Did you check inside her mouth?

Yes nothing.

Have you ever given a flush

What that?

? Did you get the Vetrx?

No, antibiotics. It wouldn’t arrive for a bit.

How about any electrolytes and probiotics? I have this on hand: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/flockleader-recover-911-for-severe-stress-8-oz-81054

She got some probiotics. Electrolytes is a good idea though!

When I have a bird that seems sick, and I can't figure it out by the 3rd day, I don't see a clear path to recovery, and the bird is still able to drink I oral dose Ivermectin.

Good idea!

 

[AGeese]

I think the Vetrx is essentially a flush, but search for molasses or epsom salt flush, there should be an article and at least a few topics on it. When it comes to epsom salt flush you might try it once unless if you're sure why you're doing it, because while it will inhibit things like bacteria, fungus? it can also dehydrate them if you do it for too long.

A simple way would be to just add a couple table spoon or two to a gallon drinker for a day or two. But if there's no sign of fungus/yeast, or bacteria coming up or in the mouth then maybe go with the Vetrx which can help with respiratory ailments (as they say)

 

[AGeese]

*just want to add I am no expert, just offering suggestions based on my limited knowledge.